Huawei nova 13i vs Vivo iQOO 15
The Huawei nova 13i (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G, while the Vivo iQOO 15 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads — 86/100 vs 40/100 (a 46-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 15 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 108 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo iQOO 15 is faster in AnTuTu (3,758,268 vs 424,216); the Huawei nova 13i is noticeably lighter (199g vs 215g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei nova 13i
Vivo iQOO 15
What makes Huawei nova 13i better?
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 199g vs 215g
- Better portability (55/100 vs 48/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO 15 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3758268 vs 424216
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 412
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 1423
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 40W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (94/100 vs 31/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 39/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 47/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 54/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei nova 13i vs the Vivo iQOO 15, the Vivo iQOO 15 scores 46 points higher (86/100 vs 40/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads (94/100 vs 31/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads (78/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads (85/100 vs 47/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 13i (94/100 vs 31/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 13i (99/100 vs 54/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 13i (78/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 13i (85/100 vs 47/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova 13i is a bit better (55/100 vs 48/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei nova 13i | Vivo iQOO 15 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 424216 | 3758268 | |
| Geekbench Single | 412 | 3013 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1423 | 9287 | |
| Display | 6.7" IPS LCD | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2388 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 40W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 108 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | EMUI 14.2, no Google Play Services | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.3×74.7×8.4 mm | 163.7×76.8×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 199 g | 215 g | |
| Launch price | — | $599 |
Camera comparison
Huawei nova 13i
- Main: 108MP f/1.9
- Front: 8MP
Vivo iQOO 15
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Huawei nova 13i
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2388
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Vivo iQOO 15
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei nova 13i
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 40W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO 15
- 7000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 18:52 hrs, total 39:26 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei nova 13i and Vivo iQOO 15, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 15 leads Huawei nova 13i by 88.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Huawei nova 13i
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 13i (94/100 vs 31/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 13i (99/100 vs 54/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 13i (78/100 vs 39/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 13i (85/100 vs 47/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova 13i is a bit better (55/100 vs 48/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei nova 13i or the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 13i by 46 points (86/100 vs 40/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei nova 13i and the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Huawei nova 13i has a MobileRank rating of 40/100, the Vivo iQOO 15 — 86/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei nova 13i or the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Vivo iQOO 15 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 39/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei nova 13i or the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Vivo iQOO 15 leads on performance (94/100 vs 31/100).
Should you choose the Huawei nova 13i over the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Vivo iQOO 15 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.